The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on the proposed IChEMS standards on internationally recognised chemicals of concern and lower-concern chemicals, and proposed variations to existing standards.
Comment is sought on the proposed decisions and variations as provided below:
Proposed decisions:
- Hexachlorobenzene
- Polychlorinated biphenyls
- Polychlorinated terphenyls
- Lauryl (dodecyl) sulfates
- Linear alkylbenzene sulfonates
Proposed variations:
- Pentachlorobenzene (PeCB)
- Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and related substances
- Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and related substances
- Short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs)
The proposed standards relate to industrial uses of the chemicals/chemical groups, and to their impacts on the environment. The IChEMS does not manage risks to human health, nor does it regulate medical or agricultural uses. Further information on the IChEMS is available.
Feedback received on the proposed decisions will help ensure that Australian governments and businesses manage the environmental risks of these chemicals.
Please provide feedback via the online survey by 5.00pm on Friday, 25 October 2024.
